I have to admit to cringing whenever a Brit complains publicly about the NHS. I'm always afraid it will end up on Fox News, or in some Republican's speech, or that it will be picked up by one of the right wing radio talk show hosts and trumpeted, twisted, and propagandized as yet more evidence that the public health option would be a complete disaster.   

There are many of us in the US that would love to have the NHS or an equivalent comprehensive system that wouldn't let us down if we lose our jobs, don't work for a big enough company, get sick, can't pay the extortionate insurance premiums, etc. The NHS might not be perfect, but it seems to do okay by most people. That said, I hope this elderly lady gets taken care of by whatever means, and wish her well.